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... of factory default software with user's data 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 83 Scrolling with the touch pad 83 Control buttons 83 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 84 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI...
... of factory default software with user's data 64 Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions 67 Recovering to a custom size partition 70 Creating recovery DVDs/media 72 Restoring from recovery DVDs/media 74 Erasing the Internal Storage Drive 76 Checking the internal storage drive operating status 78 Installing drivers and applications 78 Using the touch pad 79 Adjusting touch pad settings 83 Scrolling with the touch pad 83 Control buttons 83 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 84 Using external display devices 84 Selecting video cables 84 Connecting an HDMI...
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... Using the Web Camera 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 163 Starting...
... Using the Web Camera 142 Using the Memory card reader 143 Inserting memory media 143 Removing memory media 144 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password 154 Using a user password 155 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 TOSHIBA HDD Protection Utility 159 Mouse Utility 160 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHBA Sleep Utility 163 Starting...
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... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 38 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...
... various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 38 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...
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... install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
... install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in Sleep or Hibernation mode...
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... an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out...
... an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out...
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... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and...
... not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on your computer without your computer to its out-of-box state. (Recommended recovery method) See "Recovering to out-of -box state Description This option restores the original factory image to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. NOTE From time to this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and...
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Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. To scroll vertically, run your finger on page 84. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The primary button usually corresponds to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started 83 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For...
Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. To scroll vertically, run your finger on page 84. ❖ Disable the tapping feature. The primary button usually corresponds to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started 83 Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For...
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... if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Getting Started 85 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one...
... if you need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the monitor to see if you can choose to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Getting Started 85 Using external display devices Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖ Connect one...
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... these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on the disc. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. The drive will run using headphones. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play...
... these steps: 1 Click Start, and then Computer. 2 Double-click the optical disc drive icon. Recording optical media Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with the media on the disc. To do this method, try launching the optical disc manually. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. The drive will run using headphones. Before putting on , the default player opens. ❖ To play...
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... user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 156 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter...
... user password only. Deleting a user password To cancel the power-on -screen instructions to exit. The TOSHIBA Assist window appears. 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 156 Utilities Setting passwords 2 On the left side, click the Secure tab. 3 Click the User Password icon. 4 Click Delete. 5 Follow the on password function: 1 Click Start, All Programs, TOSHIBA, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Assist. The TOSHIBA Password Utility window appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Password Utility window 4 Click Set. 5 Enter...
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... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to enable/disable the ports and features on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows...
... Image) TOSHIBA HWSetup screen - Select the boot device by pressing the power button to power on the computer, then quickly pressing the F12 key. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup TOSHIBA Hardware Setup is a quick-booting system, you to change the sequence in the Optimize tab of TOSHIBA Assist. General tab options The TOSHIBA HWSetup screen may have the following tabs: ❖ Advanced-Allows you to enable/disable the ports and features on your computer ❖ Boot Setting-Allows...
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... service by notifying you wish. It alerts users to the use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your country or region of your computer. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, docking and USB...
... service by notifying you wish. It alerts users to the use this information for various devices). TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor software program monitors computer system functions such as required by your country or region of your computer. The collected information includes device operation time and number of actuations or status changes (e.g.: number of power button and Fn key combination uses, and AC adaptor, battery, LCD, fan, HDD, sound volume, docking and USB...
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... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature...
... as installing a new program or adding a device. Using Startup options to fix problems If the operating system fails to start properly, you experience any of these options: ❖ Repair Your Computer ❖ Safe Mode ❖ Safe Mode with Networking ❖ Safe Mode with Command Prompt ❖ Enable Boot Logging ❖ Enable low-resolution video (640 x 480) ❖ Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) ❖ Directory Services Restore Mode ❖ Debugging Mode ❖ Disable automatic restart on system failure ❖ Disable Driver Signature...
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... control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
... control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of the keys. 184 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off , make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor...
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... operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also World Wide Web. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key...
... operating system automatically recognize the change. Interlaced monitors take two passes to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with the Fn key can set system options or control system parameters, such as a mouse. See also World Wide Web. HDMI-CEC (HDMI Consumer Electronics Control)-One A/V component can control another while using a pointing device such as the battery save mode. (2) A key or combination of keys that activates a memory resident program. K keyboard shortcut-A key...
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... computer to a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 85 monitor 85 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 99 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 195 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 181 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 84, 213 display troubleshooting 185 display devices
... computer to a network 140 HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 85 monitor 85 power cord/cable 46 power source 46 connection set up 140 cooling fan adequate ventilation 44 customize computer settings 99 D data/entire system backup troubleshooting 195 desktop creating new icon 137 exploring the 136 icons 137 recycle bin 137 standard features 137 Windows® operating system 136 Device Manager fixing a problem 181 directing display output 85 disabling touch pad 84, 213 display troubleshooting 185 display devices
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... restore 111 saving 108 using a file extension 109 fingerprint authentication 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 168 function keys 103 H headphones using 141 Help and Support troubleshooting 180 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 94 hot key 209 powering down 94 Shut down 94 starting again from 96 using 93 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211 Hibernation mode 209 keyboard overlays 215 Lock (Instant security) 206 optical disk drive 204 Output (Display switch) 210 power plan 207 Sleep mode 208 using to set a power...
... restore 111 saving 108 using a file extension 109 fingerprint authentication 168 Fingerprint Authentication Utility using 168 function keys 103 H headphones using 141 Help and Support troubleshooting 180 Hibernation mode 89 configuring 93 configuring options 94 hot key 209 powering down 94 Shut down 94 starting again from 96 using 93 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 212 display brightness 211 Hibernation mode 209 keyboard overlays 215 Lock (Instant security) 206 optical disk drive 204 Output (Display switch) 210 power plan 207 Sleep mode 208 using to set a power...
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... light 123 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 93, 96, 99 Web Camera light 142 Licenses 28 lock computer, using 100 M maintaining your battery 133 manual eject hole optical disc drive 112 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 using 143 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 microphone using 141 monitor connecting 85 monitor problems troubleshooting 185 monitoring battery power 123 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 160
... light 123 AC power light 45, 46 battery light 47 ON/OFF light 49, 93, 96, 99 Web Camera light 142 Licenses 28 lock computer, using 100 M maintaining your battery 133 manual eject hole optical disc drive 112 memory adding (optional) 51 check total memory 60 removing memory module slot cover 53 Memory card reader inserting memory media 143 removing memory media 144 using 143 memory module installation 51 inserting into socket 55 removing 57, 59 microphone using 141 monitor connecting 85 monitor problems troubleshooting 185 monitoring battery power 123 mouse installing 87 mouse utility 160
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... Sleep mode 99 Startup menu problem solving 179 supervisor password, deleting 155 supervisor password, set up 154 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 112 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 93, 96, 99, 123, 124, 142 T taking care of battery 132 taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 101 Toshiba online resources 117 registering computer Toshiba Web site 50 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Toshiba accessories memory 51 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
... Sleep mode 99 Startup menu problem solving 179 supervisor password, deleting 155 supervisor password, set up 154 system indicator lights AC power 45 drive in-use indicator 112 LEDs 46, 47, 49, 93, 96, 99, 123, 124, 142 T taking care of battery 132 taskbar 139 television adjusting display 86 tips for computing 101 Toshiba online resources 117 registering computer Toshiba Web site 50 worldwide offices 200 TOSHIBA Accessibility 167 Toshiba accessories memory 51 TOSHIBA Application Installer...
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...; operating system not working 178 wireless networking 190 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 91 options 89 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 197 USB Wakeup function does not work 198 USB-compatible printer 87 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 141 computer lock 100 DVDs 111 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 128 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 111 Shut down command 91 Sleep mode 96 TOSHIBA eco power plan 129 touch pad 79 Web Camera 142 using the keyboard...
...; operating system not working 178 wireless networking 190 turning off computer 89 computer more quickly 91 options 89 turning on power 49 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 197 USB Wakeup function does not work 198 USB-compatible printer 87 user password, deleting 156 user password, setting 155 using a microphone 141 computer lock 100 DVDs 111 Hibernation mode 93 hot key to set a power plan 128 Memory card reader 143 optical disc drive 111 Shut down command 91 Sleep mode 96 TOSHIBA eco power plan 129 touch pad 79 Web Camera 142 using the keyboard...